Thomas Bryan and Mike Gourley in the Wellington Access Radio studio Tune in to Thomas Bryan as he explores the diversity of disability issues, with co-host Mike Gourley. No Labels is a programme about your community with a focus on accessibility for all. The show looks at services which might assist you, and highlights topics and challenges that might pose barriers for older people, or those living with or experiencing disability. In each programme we interview someone from the community whose role, paid or voluntary, provides topical and current information relating to our community. Each show has a disability/accessibility focus and the issues this might pose for our community. Guests share about their role in the community, a little about themselves and their favourite music. Tune in every week, Tuesdays, at 1pm. If you want to get in touch with Thomas, send him an email – thomas.s.bryan@gmail.com September 7, 2025: Cyrus Dahl Kia ora! I’m Cyrus Dahl, a young disabled entrepreneur, advocate, and creative innovator based in Wellington, Aotearoa. From the age of 13, I launched a mission to make our community more inclusive—beginning with something as simple, yet powerful, as play. Living with cerebral palsy—an experience that affects my movement and ability to use typical playground equipment—I saw firsthand the gaps in inclusivity. I believe access to play is a basic human right. My mum, Kris, and I partnered with Wellington City Council to bring these essential changes to life. I raised over NZ$43,000 to fund six inclusive bucket‑style swings across parks in Wellington. This fundraising enabled not only accessible play in my local park, but supported upgrades across multiple playgrounds in the region. Recognition & Awards Winner of the 2020 Wellingtonian of the Year — Youth Philanthropy Award, presented by the Nikau Foundation. Honoured as Youth Philanthropist at the Wellingtonian of the Year Awards. Received a Wellys Award, recognised alongside well‑known Wellingtonians for advocacy and community contribution. Today: Dahl Designs & Ongoing Advocacy At Dahl Designs, I create accessible, practical tools using tech and lived experience—everything from inclusive sporting gear to custom equipment for waka ama. I continue to be invited by councils to advise on inclusive playground design, review and test play equipment before installation, and advocate for city-wide accessibility improvements in parks, housing, and public amenities. I’m fueled by a mission to build an Aotearoa where accessibility isn’t an afterthought—it’s the starting point. At Dahl Designs, every product is rooted in purpose—with an eye on inclusion, usability, and community. Whether it’s designing adaptive sports gear or working toward fully accessible public spaces, I’m committed to turning design into difference. E: info@dahldesigns.co.nz W:http://www.dahldesigns.co.nz/
